Braid pic device and method of use

ABSTRACT

A device for unbraiding hair is disclosed. The device includes a first member and a plurality of placement wells on its first member. The plurality of placement wells being positioned a predetermined distance apart. The device also includes a hook member on one end of the first member for untangling braids. The braid pic device is simple to learn how to use and to operate, and also has the benefit to the user of being a potential time saver as well as a healthy hair management tool. The braid pic device is simple to learn how to use and to operate, and also has the benefit to the user of being a potential time saver as well as a healthy hair management tool. The braid pic device can be utilized with different styles of braids and with three-strand braids, four-strand braids and multiple-strand braids of hair.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to hair braiding and moreparticularly to removing hair braids from braided hair.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Braiding hair is a time honored tradition in many cultures. In addition,it has become more and more popular in many places all over the world.Removing braids from the braided hair can be a time-consuming anddifficult process. Accordingly, a device for removing braids isdesirable. The device for taking out braids needs to be simple to usewhile at the same time minimizing damage to hair and hair breakage. Sucha device also needs to save time for its user. The present inventionaddresses such a need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A device for unbraiding hair is disclosed. The device includes a firstmember and a plurality of placement wells on its first member. Theplurality of placement wells being positioned a predetermined distanceapart. The device also includes a hook member on one end of the firstmember for untangling braids.

The braid pic device is simple to learn how to use and to operate, andalso has the benefit to the user of being a potential time saver as wellas a healthy hair management tool. The braid pic device is simple tolearn how to use and to operate, and also has the benefit to the user ofbeing a potential time saver as well as a healthy hair management tool.The braid pic device can be utilized with different styles of braids andwith three-strand braids, four-strand braids and multiple-strand braidsof hair.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a top view of the device referred to as a braid pic device inaccordance with the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the braid pic device in accordance with thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates four views of the braid pic device for removing hairbraids in accordance with the present invention as the braid pic deviceis rotated 360 degrees.

FIGS. 3-17 illustrate the process of removing hair braids and theprocess of hair styling while utilizing the braid pic device inaccordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates generally to hair braiding and moreparticularly to removing hair braids from braided hair. The followingdescription is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art tomake and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patentapplication and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferredembodiments and the generic principles and features described hereinwill be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Thus, the presentinvention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but isto be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles andfeatures described herein.

FIG. 1A is a top view of the device referred to as a braid pic device10. FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the braid pic device 10. As is shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B, there are finger placement wells 12 and 14 on acylindrical member 13 of the braid pic device 10 which are located at apreferred determined distance on braid pic device 10. In a preferredembodiment, the placement wells 12 and 14 are placed 60 degrees apart toallow for the proper manipulation of the braid pic device 10. The fingerplacement wells 12 and 14 allow the user to easily and firmly grip thebraid pic device, move it, and manipulate it as needed. The braid picdevice 10 is utilized to take out braids and to part hair evenly whilestyling.

FIG. 2 illustrates four views of the braid pic device 10′ for removinghair braids in accordance with the present invention as the braid picdevice 10 is rotated 360 degrees.

FIGS. 3-17 illustrate the process of removing hair braids and theprocess of hair styling while utilizing the braid pic device 10 inaccordance with the present invention.

In order to use the device, the user starts at the very tip of thebraid, as shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 shows a view of the hook 16 on the endof the braid pic device 10′ which is being utilized to separate thebraids of a typical hair braid. The user moves the hook portion 16 ofthe braid pic device 10 gently but efficiently in and out of the braidwhile also moving upward to unravel the braid, as shown in FIGS. 5through 8.

FIG. 9 shows one way in which the braid pic device 10 in accordance withthe present invention is held by the hair stylist. The two fingers ofthe stylist's hand hold the braid pic device 10 by pressing in on thetwo finger placement wells 12 and 14.

The braid pic device 10 can also be utilized to help the user to parthair evenly, as shown in FIG. 10. In addition, the braid pic device 10can be utilized to make straight and even parts in the hair whilestyling and braiding the hair, as shown in FIGS. 11-17. FIG. 11 isanother view of the stylist holding the braid pic device 10 by pressingin on the two finger placement wells 12 and 14 while separating strandsof the braided hair. [Note: Not sure of role of different motionsdepicted in FIGS. 11-17. Also, FIGS. 13 and 14 are virtually identical.]

The braid pic device 10 in accordance with the present invention allowsthe user to take out braids of any size while at the same timeminimizing damage and hair breakage. The braid pic device 10 is simpleto learn how to use and to operate, and also has the benefit to the userof being a potential time saver as well as a healthy hair managementtool. The braid pic device 10 can be utilized with different styles ofbraids and with three-strand braids, four-strand braids andmultiple-strand braids of hair.

Although the present invention has been described in accordance with theembodiments shown, one of ordinary skill in the art will readilyrecognize that there could be variations to the embodiments and thosevariations would be within the spirit and scope of the presentinvention. Accordingly, many modifications may be made by one ofordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe appended claims.

1. A device comprising: a first member; a plurality of placement wellson its first member, the plurality of placement wells being positioned apredetermined position apart; and a hook member on one end of the firstmember for untangling braids.
 2. The device of claim 2 wherein theplurality of placement wells comprise two placement wells positioned 60degrees apart.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein the first membercomprises a cylindrical member.
 4. The device of claim 1 wherein theplurality of placement wells are positioned a predetermined distancefrom each other that allows for easy use of the braid pic device.
 5. Adevice comprising; a cylindrical member; two placement wells on thecylindrical member, the two placements wells being position 60 degreesapart from each other to allow for easy use of the braid pic device; anda hook member on one end of the cylindrical member for untanglingbraids.